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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.53, 714.93 and 413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.53, 714.93 and 413.31 is: 570.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.53 : 714.93 = 413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.53/714.93 = 413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.53x = 714.93 × 413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.53x = 295,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,487.72/517.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.96

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